Tephrosia scopulata
Tephrosia scopulata
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Tephrosia scopulata is a shrubby or herbaceous legume native to Africa, with a name suggesting it grows in rocky or cliff habitats. The genus Tephrosia is
Tephrosia scopulata is a shrubby or herbaceous legume native to Africa, with a name suggesting it grows in rocky or cliff habitats. The genus Tephrosia is one of the largest in the legume family, containing over 400 species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Many species contain rotenoid compounds in their roots, which have been used as piscicides, and the plant produces the characteristic pinnate leaves and pea-shaped flowers of the genus.
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What family does Tephrosia scopulata belong to?
Tephrosia scopulata (Tephrosia scopulata) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.
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